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Old Diary Leaves 1883-7: The Only Authentic History of the Theosophical Society

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Old Diary Leaves 1883-7: The Only Authentic History of the Theosophical Society
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Henry Steel Olcott
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:466
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreTheosophy and Anthroposophy
ISBN/Barcode 9781108072915
ClassificationsDewey:299.934
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations 3 Plates, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 19 May 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Henry Steel Olcott (1832-1907), co-founder of the Theosophical Society, was a versatile man. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of American agricultural education and also served in the U.S. War Department. Later Olcott was admitted to the New York Bar and became interested in psychology and spiritualism, travelling to India and Sri Lanka with Madame Blavatsky to explore eastern spiritual traditions, especially Buddhism. This volume covers the period 1883-1887: Olcott tells of his meetings with many of the 'Masters' of the Society and considers what has been achieved since he and Madame Blavatsky met in Vermont in 1874. He is invited to Burma by its king, who is interested in hearing about Olcott's work; Madame Blavatsky resigns as Corresponding Secretary of the Society and goes into exile in Europe. The author, however, is determined to give a fair assessment of her invaluable contribution to the Society.